Alex Gold shares his running journey, from high school track to college cross country and trail running. He discusses his experiences in ultra marathons and the challenges he faced. Alex also talks about the Ohio to Erie Run Club, a running program he started in a prison in Lebanon, Ohio. The program aims to provide inmates with a positive outlet and help them turn their lives around through running. The Ohio to Erie Run Club is a running program for inmates at Lebanon Correctional Institution in Ohio. The program was started by Alex Gold and has been running for three years. The club meets every Wednesday evening in the prison yard and has around 20 participants. They also organize races about once a month, including a race where outsiders can come in and run with the inmates. The program has had a positive impact on the inmates, improving their disciplinary records and giving them a sense of accomplishment. The club is always looking for volunteers and support.
Takeaways
Alex Gold's running journey started in high school and led him to college cross country and trail running.
He has completed ultra marathons and shares his experiences and challenges in these races.
Alex started the Ohio to Erie Run Club, a running program in a prison in Lebanon, Ohio, to provide inmates with a positive outlet and help them turn their lives around.
The program aims to use running as a tool for personal growth and rehabilitation. The Ohio to Erie Run Club is a running program for inmates at Lebanon Correctional Institution in Ohio
The club meets every Wednesday evening in the prison yard and has around 20 participants
They organize races about once a month, including a race where outsiders can come in and run with the inmates
The program has had a positive impact on the inmates, improving their disciplinary records and giving them a sense of accomplishment
The club is always looking for volunteers and support
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Background
02:05
Running Journey: High School Track to Ultra Marathons
08:46
Challenges and Triumphs in Ultra Marathons
12:37
First Ultra Marathon Finish and Transition to Trail Running
15:18
Running a Hundred-Mile Race
23:14
Inspiration for the Ohio to Erie Run Club
29:03
The Ohio to Erie Run Club: Using Running for Rehabilitation
30:02
Running Program and Charity Challenge
32:30
Races and Community Involvement
45:30
Inmates' Accomplishments
50:03
Opportunities for Volunteers
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